B.C. social enterprises make positive social, cultural and environmental contributions to the province, but until now, there has been limited information about the sector and its labour-market challenges.

The B.C. government released summaries of trade mission costs for Premier Christy Clark, ministers and their accompanying delegations for travel to Europe, the United States and Asia in 2015.

Government is supporting B.C. social enterprises that make a positive impact as they pursue social, cultural and environmental goals in communities throughout the province.

Programs to train cooks, chefs and bakers are now eligible under the B.C. Access Grant for Labour Market Priorities.

Health Minister Terry Lake and Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone officially opened a seniors’ centre community kitchen that will provide meals and showcase cooking skills through food preparation classes.

Northwest Community College (NWCC) is receiving $269,850 toward the purchase of new training equipment that will prepare health-care and trades students with the skills needed to succeed in the workforce.

Men struggling with homelessness in Abbotsford soon will have access to 30 new supportive homes with the start of construction for a supportive housing development on Gladys Ave.

Premier Christy Clark has announced British Columbia is taking further action on real estate agent conduct, conflict of interest and housing affordability.

New requirements for home inspectors will give consumers increased confidence when they purchase a home.

The building blocks of bright futures for young students in many smaller B.C. First Nations communities are taking shape in the carpentry shop at Nanaimo Correctional Centre.